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Pelham City Council unanimously adopts two ordinances and approves Valley View traffic study
Summary
At its Jan. 20 meeting the Pelham City Council unanimously adopted two housekeeping ordinances and approved a resolution to hire Gresham Smith for traffic data collection on Valley View Drive under the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program.
Pelham City Council voted unanimously Jan. 20 to adopt two housekeeping ordinances and to authorize a traffic‑data study along Valley View Drive.
The council adopted Ordinance No. 070‑07, described by staff as a housekeeping update to keep local code compliant with federal and state regulatory changes. The council then adopted Ordinance No. 528, which removes a provision that named the mayor personally and instead ties the referenced authority to the office of the mayor.
Both ordinances were introduced by staff, moved and seconded, and carried on unanimous roll calls. The clerk called votes for the following members, all recorded as "yes": Leverett; Power; Towns; Snowden; Harris.
On new business the council considered Resolution 2026‑01‑20‑05, authorizing the city to enter an agreement with Gresham Smith to perform traffic data collection on Valley View Drive. City staff said the work is part of the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program and that applicants must show two‑thirds neighborhood support before calming measures proceed. The council voted to approve the resolution unanimously.
Votes at a glance - Ordinance No. 070‑07 (housekeeping code updates): Adopted (unanimous roll call) - Ordinance No. 528 (amend chapter to reference office rather than mayor by name): Adopted (unanimous roll call) - Resolution 2026‑01‑20‑05 (Gresham Smith traffic data collection, Valley View Drive): Adopted (unanimous)
What happens next: Staff said the traffic survey is a study phase only; if the survey shows traffic volume and speeds meet the program criteria, the city may move forward with design and community outreach for traffic calming measures.
